Prepare against Paul Hommerson
FM · NLD · World #6,350 classical · FIDE ID 1025325
Our database contains 171 games by Paul Hommerson, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Hommerson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Hommerson before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,238 | 2,299 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 56 | 41 | 74 | 32.7% |
| As White | 89 | 28 | 23 | 38 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 28 | 18 | 36 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Hommerson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Hommerson's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 71.9% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 28.1% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hommerson usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hommerson usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hommerson usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hommerson usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hommerson usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Hommerson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 50.0% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 21 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
Paul Hommerson's chess games
All 171 games by Paul Hommerson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 56 wins, 41 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Evgeny Sharapov | 2,470 | 22nd Krakow Open A | B63 |
| Nov 2023 | Christian Braun | 2,418 | chT-NED 2324 | A42 |
| Jan 2013 | Jovanka Houska | 2,416 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B19 |
| Feb 2016 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,404 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | E90 |
| Feb 2025 | Lennert Lenaerts | 2,312 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,312 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,288 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,306 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Dutch League 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,213 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| chT-NED 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Hommerson's chess games?
171 games by Paul Hommerson, from Jan 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Paul Hommerson has played.
What does Paul Hommerson play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Paul Hommerson opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Hommerson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Paul Hommerson play as White?
As White, Paul Hommerson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Hommerson play as Black?
As Black, Paul Hommerson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Paul Hommerson's FIDE rating?
Paul Hommerson is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Paul Hommerson played?
Our database contains 171 games by Paul Hommerson, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 41 draws, 74 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Hommerson?
171 games by Paul Hommerson reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.